Internal Audit Principal

Epicor Software Corporation

$100K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-9+ years of internal audit or related experience
  • Strong understanding of internal control fundamentals
  • Operational audit experience in a technology company
  • Experience assessing control effectiveness and documentation adequacy
  • Familiarity with data-driven audit techniques and AI solutions
  • Experience in fraud investigations and root cause analysis
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields

Responsibilities

  • Identify high-risk areas for the audit plan using executive insights and data trends
  • Lead end-to-end operational audits in core business functions
  • Evaluate preventative and detective controls and provide enhancement recommendations
  • Assess process efficiency and governance mechanisms
  • Diagnose root causes of fraud incidents and recommend mitigation solutions
  • Develop data-driven audit techniques for anomaly detection
  • Create executive-ready audit reports and oversee stakeholder remediation efforts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for internal mentorship and career development
  • Free LinkedIn Learning licenses and mentoring programs
  • Geographically specific education support programs
  • Inclusive workplace fostering innovation and partnership
  • Work-life balance policies encouraging time off
  • Comprehensive support for international relocations
Full Job Description
What you'll be doing
  • Identify and prioritize high-risk areas to be incorporated into our audit plan, incorporating ERM results, executive perspectives, data-driven techniques, and business trends.
  • Lead and execute end-to-end operational audits across core business functions in line with our Audit Plan (e.g., Data Governance, AI governance, Vendor Management, System Modernization Initiatives; and General Finance Processes, such as Quote to Cash/Revenue Operations and Procure-to-Pay/Expense Programs).
  • Evaluate the design of preventative and detective controls within operational areas identified for the audit plan. Summarize findings and provide recommendations for enhancement.
  • Assess adequacy of process efficiency, scalability, and related governance and policy mechanisms. Summarize findings and provide recommendations for enhancement.
  • For incidents of fraud, partner with stakeholders to diagnose root causes and recommend solutions to mitigate reoccurrence. Support proactive fraud risk assessments efforts and related fraud investigations.
  • Develop data driven audit techniques, through Workiva Data Connectors, that enable always-on anomaly detection for select business areas and dynamic audit procedures to be initiated.
  • Develop and leverage best-in-class Audit tools to streamline audit procedures, and evidence collection, including Workiva, Open Ai, and power automate.
  • Develop executive-ready audit reports and drive and/or monitor ongoing stakeholder remediation efforts.


What you'll likely bring
  • 7-9+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit or related roles.
  • Strong grasp of internal control fundamentals and ability to effectively communicate such concepts to non-technical individuals.
  • Strong operational audit experience in a technology company environment.
  • Experience assessing design and/or operating effectiveness of controls, adequacy of related evidence and documentation.
  • Experience with data driven audit techniques, audit technologies, and AI solutions.
  • Experience diagnosing root cause of control failures, conducting fraud investigations, or process inefficiencies, and recommending solutions that are fit for purpose.
  • Understanding of COSO, risk assessment methodologies, and walkthrough/control design best practices.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Technology or related fields.
  • Certifications (Preferred):
    CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.


What can set you apart
  • High intellectual curiosity, with passion for learning new business areas.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and to be dynamic.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Passion for new technologies and automation opportunities.
  • Ability to build trust with stakeholders and influence towards best practice.

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Competitive Pay & Benefits

  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.


  • Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.


  • Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.


  • Education Support: Geographically specific programs to balance the cost of education with the benefits of continued learning and personal development.


  • Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.


  • Work-Life Balance: Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect.


  • Global Mobility: Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.


Recruiter:
Christi McCall

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